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Highways of horror: Motorists wail, spend 4 days on Benin-Asaba road

Highways of horror: Motorists wail, spend 4 days on Benin-Asaba road

As Nigerians lament the poor state of roads across the country, the Federal Government said yesterday it will review all concessioned roads to ensure the terms of contract were met to ease the pains of the people.
NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race

2027 presidency: ACF, PANDEF, MBF, demand scrutiny of candidates’ history

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

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The Nigerian Fan's Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match Previews

The Nigerian Fan’s Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match Previews

If you’ve ever stepped foot in Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu during a major tournament, you’ll know that football isn’t just a pastime in Nigeria; it’s a shared language. The air carries a unique energy, a mix of optimism and chatter that you can hear from several streets away. When the World Cup comes around, this […]

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Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession

Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession

Former England international Raheem Sterling is set to appear in court next month after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.

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‘We don’t work with visa agents’ — German Embassy warns Nigerians

‘We don’t work with visa agents’ — German Embassy warns Nigerians

The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against relying on so-called “visa agents” for information about travelling to Germany.

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Poco Lee’s management breaks silence, denies drink-spiking claims

Poco Lee’s management breaks silence, denies drink-spiking claims

The management of Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has broken its silence on the sexual assault case involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom.

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Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Read Also: Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual power Vanguard News

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Presidential campaign council list to be adjusted, not reviewed — Presidency

Presidential campaign council list to be adjusted, not reviewed — Presidency

Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following controversy over the inclusion and exclusion of some party leaders and other political figures.

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Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual power

Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual power

The DG of APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, that the ruling party will remain in power beyond 2031

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Trump administration deports US soldier’s wife to Honduras

Trump administration deports US soldier’s wife to Honduras

The wife of an active-duty US soldier has reportedly been deported to Honduras, becoming the latest family member of an American service member to be caught up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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3 stadiums to host UEFA club competition finals in 2027

3 stadiums to host UEFA club competition finals in 2027

UEFA has selected three iconic European stadiums to stage the finals of its major men’s club competitions in 2027.

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Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton

Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton

US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton.

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Presidential campaign council list to be adjusted, not reviewed — Presidency

Presidential campaign council list to be adjusted, not reviewed — Presidency

Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following controversy over the inclusion and exclusion of some party leaders and other political figures.
Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual power

Yari’s 2031 Declaration: CSOs, lawyers, others reject APC’s claim to perpetual power

2027: SDP’s Adebayo accuses Atiku of inconsistency over plan to restore subsidy

2027: SDP’s Adebayo accuses Atiku of inconsistency over plan to restore subsidy

Former-Vice-President-Atiku-Abubakar

Subsidy Removal: Atiku disowns aide, says ‘my position has not changed’

NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race

2027 presidency: ACF, PANDEF, MBF, demand scrutiny of candidates’ history

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 26, 2026

The Nigerian naira is trading relatively steadily against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the latest rates showing a modest gap between the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market. The latest available NFEM data put the dollar at about ₦1,346.34/$1 on August 26, according to the current […]
Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

Kuje Chairman: Amnesty condemns alleged threat against non-APC supporters

Kuje Chairman: Amnesty condemns alleged threat against non-APC supporters

Pastor leads members to celebrate Maulud with Muslims in Kaduna

Pastor leads members to celebrate Maulud with Muslims in Kaduna

JAMB

How to upload O’Level results from home — JAMB

Metro

Mother, toddler daughter die in lightning strike

Mother, toddler daughter die in lightning strike

The victims, identified as Kenya Glasgow and her daughter, Kennedy, were reportedly getting out of their vehicle when lightning struck them on Sunday afternoon.
Onitsha: UNIZIK business school begins research on declining apprenticeship 

UNIZIK suspends professor stripped over alleged sexual assault

Bini riva life festival: The river proves “Water No Get Enemy” as neighbours unite

Bini riva life festival: The river proves “Water No Get Enemy” as neighbours unite

We’re being swallowed alive! —Delta community cries out

We’re being swallowed alive! —Delta community cries out

Bayelsa

Oil Facilities: Bayelsa family landowners battle for compensation over land

Columns

Lessons From Osun 2026 and the road to 2027: Parties, personalities and the coming contest (2), by Usman Sarki

Lessons From Osun 2026 and the road to 2027: Parties, personalities and the coming contest (2), by Usman Sarki

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So much song and dance over the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council, by Rotimi Fasan

So much song and dance over the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council, by Rotimi Fasan

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Okoh Aihe

Sometimes in life, everything fails, even telecom, by Okoh Aihe

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May & Baker warns investors against fraudulent investment scheme

May & Baker warns investors against fraudulent investment scheme

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Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

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The Nigerian dream: Is it still alive? By Ejiro Ofoye

The Nigerian dream: Is it still alive? By Ejiro Ofoye

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Subsidy policy as election game-changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

Subsidy policy as election game-changer? By Suleiman A. Suleiman

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Entertainment

Poco Lee’s management breaks silence, denies drink-spiking claims

Poco Lee’s management breaks silence, denies drink-spiking claims

The management of Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has broken its silence on the sexual assault case involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom.
Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton

Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, US country music legend  dies at 80

Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80

Videographer thanks Funke Akindele after sponsorship to London Film academy

Videographer thanks Funke Akindele after sponsorship to London Film academy

What Wizkid, Burna Boy Grammy wins mean ― Grammy Academy member, Bartee

Burna Boy, Wizkid, others nominated for 2026 Headies Awards

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The Nigerian Fan's Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match Previews

The Nigerian Fan’s Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match Previews

What Makes Teen Patti Master’s Interface the Smoothest Experience for Mobile Card Lovers?

What Makes Teen Patti Master’s Interface the Smoothest Experience for Mobile Card Lovers?

just risk

Risk-On or Risk-Off? How to Read Global Sentiment Before You Trade

How Creators Are Earning From Their  Content Instantly Through Gifting on Yolly 

How Creators Are Earning From Their  Content Instantly Through Gifting on Yolly 

Videos

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

I’m a homeless widow, but won’t fornicate to survive — Joyce, graduate, mother of four

Nostalgia, glitz as icons reunite for Daddy Showkey’s 50th anniversary celebration

Nostalgia, glitz as icons reunite for Daddy Showkey’s 50th anniversary celebration

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

Don’t shake hands indiscriminately with men

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

People Talk: If You Could Ask President Tinubu One Question Today, What Would It Be

ICYMI

Highways of horror: Motorists wail, spend 4 days on Benin-Asaba road

Highways of horror: Motorists wail, spend 4 days on Benin-Asaba road

As Nigerians lament the poor state of roads across the country, the Federal Government said yesterday it will review all concessioned roads to ensure the terms of contract were met to ease the pains of the people.
Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods

Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods

Why Awujale deserves GCON honour - Tinubu

IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis

Stop blackmailing judiciary, Presidency cautions Atiku, PDP

Release Tinubu’s records now, Atiku tells FBI

US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

Cartoon: The gods are hungry, too

Cartoon: The gods are hungry, too

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Business

Dangote to launch own shipping fleet to boost maritime operation

Dangote to launch own shipping fleet to boost maritime operation

By Godwin Oritse In a move to address limited shipping capacity and the rising cost of road transportation, which have hindered its regional expansion, Dangote Industries has concluded plans to acquire its own vessels to facilitate the movement of its products from Nigeria to markets across West and Central Africa. Speaking from the perspective of […]
UBA discloses delay in release of H1’26 financial statements

UBA discloses delay in release of H1’26 financial statements

US hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s petroleum exports surge sevenfold

US hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s petroleum exports surge sevenfold

CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA

Health

No HIV cure yet, but treatment can make virus undetectable — NACA DG

No HIV cure yet, but treatment can make virus undetectable — NACA DG

ILERA EKO: LASHMA tasks media to drive health insurance uptake

ILERA EKO: LASHMA tasks media to drive health insurance uptake

Africa must harness technology to fix healthcare crisis — Adereni

Africa must harness technology to fix healthcare crisis — Adereni

African health ministers meet to tackle challenges

African health ministers meet to tackle challenges

Sports

Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession

Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession

Former England international Raheem Sterling is set to appear in court next month after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.
3 stadiums to host UEFA club competition finals in 2027

3 stadiums to host UEFA club competition finals in 2027

Newcastle agree £52m deal for Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez

Newcastle agree £52m deal for Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez

UCL 2026 Playoffs : All you need to know

2026/27 Champions League draw – pots, date, time, how to watch

Guild of Sports Editors’ President tells NFF President to go

Guild of Sports Editors’ President tells NFF President to go

Relationships

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

Parents who think their children are the greatest!

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

‘I regret snatching my friend’s husband’ — Reader

Put your wife down at your peril!

Put your wife down at your peril!

Dear Bunmi, I know it sounds strange that at this time and age, there could be a virgin in her thirties but that’s exactly what I am

Dear Bunmi, I’m a virgin at 30; nervous with my boyfriend

Special Report

100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

100 days after, where are the 44 missing Borno schoolchildren?

On May 15, Boko Haram terrorists invaded Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba LGA of Borno, and abducted over 40 schoolchildren, including a toddler

LG Autonomy

APC Campaign Council: Meet 14 governors tasked with delivering Tinubu in 2027

As the 2027 general elections approach, political parties are gearing up for the contest, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to retain the presidency and strengthen its hold across the country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened the 2027 electioneering season, paving the way for political parties to roll out their […]

AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win bronze

World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches

“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’

While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society

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Technology

NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028

NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorIf the timeline set by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, for the deployment of its two new communications satellites remains on course, Nigeria’s broadcast and broadband sectors could be heading for a major capacity boom by 2028. That prospect received a major boost at the weekend after the Federal Executive […]

GITEX NIGERIA: Proxynet’s future-ready digital ecosystems may fix puzzles for SMEs

GITEX NIGERIA: Proxynet’s future-ready digital ecosystems may fix puzzles for SMEs

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorThe theme of this year’s GITEX Africa, “Beyond Connection: The bridge to sovereign innovation not only holds a strong position in Africa’s quest to accelerating digital transformation, it also holds a future for Nigeria’s bougeoning Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs who have long struggled to give their thriving businesses strong […]

Redmi 17: Xiaomi bets on 7,500mAh battery to win Nigeria’s smartphone market

Redmi 17: Xiaomi bets on 7,500mAh battery to win Nigeria’s smartphone market

By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech EditorFor many Nigerians, the smartphone has quietly become an office, classroom, entertainment centre, bank, marketplace and communication hub—all rolled into one. The problem is that keeping this increasingly important gadget alive still depends on one thing Nigerians cannot always take for granted: electricity. Xiaomi appears to have spotted that pain point […]

WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams

By Islamiyyah Adekanbi WhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain […]

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Education

JAMB

How to upload O’Level results from home — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new system allowing candidates to upload their O’Level results from home without visiting a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre.

FG releases 2026/2027 Unity Schools admission list

FG releases 2026/2027 Unity Schools admission list

The Federal Government has released the 2026/2027 admission list for successful candidates offered places into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) of federal unity colleges across the country.

JAMB

JAMB moves O’Level upload online, ends CBT centre visits

…Candidates can now verify, upload results from home By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced an online system allowing candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The new service, which initially covers […]

INSPECTOR OMOGBAI: Doing policing with motherly love

INSPECTOR OMOGBAI: Doing policing with motherly love

By Adesina Wahab She got enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, 24 years ago and has risen through the ranks to become an Inspector in the Traffic Department. Justina Omogbai, a mother of five, was recently recognized and honoured by the management of Trinity University, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos during their second Registry Week and […]

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